Keto & Low-Carb Lean and Green Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash With Spinach & Tomatoes
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- 1Lean
- 3Green
- 1Healthy Fat
- 3Condiment
Looking for a light and flavorful pasta style dish? The Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash With Spinach & Tomatoes has got you covered. With a 3 green count you'll get a full plate but stay on plan!
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Lean & Green Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash With Spinach & Tomatoes Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Cubed
- 1/2 tsp Salt (optional)*
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Yellow Onion Diced
- 2 pt Garlic Cloves Minced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 2 cup Baby Spinach
- 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
- 4 cup Spaghetti Squash Halved
Lean & Green Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Squash With Spinach & Tomatoes Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400° then place halved spaghetti squash in open face down on a lightly greased baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes.
- Season chicken breast with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken breast until cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes. Removed chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to skillet and saute until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining salt, reduce heat and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
- Add chicken and spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve contents of skillet atop cooked spaghetti squash!
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